With the coming of 2010 and the new decade, China’s 11th five year plan (2006-2010) is drawing to a close. As Chinese officials begin to lay the ground work for the 12th five year plan, it is becoming apparent that protecting the environment is a top priority. It seems that this new five plan aims …
Three men were arrested in Shanxi province last week in connection with selling and producing melamine tainted milk products. These arrests come as part of China latest crackdown on tainted consumer products. Investigators followed the trail of this melamine tainted milk from the discovery of tainted milk candies found in the market. These candies were …
Similar to most other major cities in China, Shanghai is experiencing a wealth of development and investment being pumped into the city. Expected to exponentially increase foreign and domestic investment in Shanghai is the upcoming World Expo, set to take place May through October. Predicted to grow between 9 and 10% thanks to the Expo, …
In order to promote and encourage the use of public transport, parking fees for areas of Beijing shall be raised. The Municipal Committee of Development and Reform announced that as from April 1, 2010, the highest parking fees would be raised to 10 RMB per hour. Such fees such apply to areas including railway stations …
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More than 140 German investors have established their invested companies in Taichang, making it the most German- intensive investment destination in the Jiangsu province. Recently, the local intellectual property office of Taicang carried out a survey among those German-Invested companies. The survey was sent to 100 companies, of which 58 responded. Patents, trademarks and copyrights …
In order to elevate Beijing’s status and align itself with international cities such as New York, Paris, London, Hong Kong and Tokyo, local authorities are looking at how to tackle and address problems that are halting Beijing from rising to such levels. Issues highlighted as affecting Beijing’s future development include rubbish disposal, restrictions on traffic, …
The most expensive parcel of land on the Chinese mainland was sold for 9.22 billion yuan (US$1.35 billion) to Shanghai Zendai Property Ltd. to be redeveloped into commercial properties and office buildings. This 57,000 square-meter plot on the Bund in Shanghai was also bid on by 3 other Chinese conglomerates, including an entity consisting of …
The State Intellectual Property Office (“SIPO”) recorded an 18% increase of patent applications from 2008 numbers. From statistical data outlined on the SIPO’s website, 976,686 patent applications were received for the year 2009, where as 828,328 were received for 2008. The figure is the cumulative total for invention patents, utility models, and design patents, including …
International branded drinks are being targeted by counterfeiters, as foreign brands increase in popularity in China. The whiskey industry in particular has come under attack from counterfeiters. Currently, Chivas Regal is the leading imported whiskey in China. The Chinese Trade Mark Office (“CMTO”) having recognised the importance of the brand protected both ‘Chivas Regal’ and …
With Chinese New Year just around the corner high end market liquor producers are experiencing rocketing sales. The Chinese Spring Festival (also known as the Chinese New Year) begins on February 14th, with most people in mainland China enjoying seven days off work from February 13th until February 19th for the New Year celebrations. The …
